Situation Analysis and Land Use Strategy
The documents are immensely important from a land use planning perspective as they propose the strategic direction and planning framework for the Dungog Local Government Area (LGA) through to the year 2031.
The goals of the Draft Strategy are to:
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Support the vision developed by Dungog Shire Council for the future of Dungog LGA and its villages, taking into account the community's views and concerns
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Enhance the LGA's relationship to the Hunter region
- Develop LGA and village priorities for land use planning based on principles of sustainability
- Stimulate economic growth through the appropriate provision of commercial and industrial development opportunities
- Facilitate population growth
- Protect agriculture and its heritage
- Protect the environment and its heritage
- Protect architectural heritage and village amenity
- Support local culture
Council is committed to regular and proactive community consultation. As a result, Council is conducting a comprehensive 60 day consultation period, during which Council encourages your participation. Due to the nature and extent of the information, Council is unable to commence consultation with a ‘blank canvas'. As such the draft documents are Council's preliminary vision for land use in the LGA, based upon identified constraints and demands. However, Council strongly welcomes your suggested changes or alternate concepts.
Where can you attend information sessions?
The community is invited to attend information sessions in regards to the draft documents.
The dates, times and locations are as follows;
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Dungog Information Session: Tuesday 8 September 2009 at 6pm. Venue: Doug Walters Pavilion
- Clarence Town Information Session: Wednesday 9 September 2009 at 6pm. Venue: Clarence Town Community Centre
- Gresford, Martins Ck, Paterson, Vacy, Information Session - Thursday 10 September 2009 at 6pm. Venue: Vacy School of Arts.
These sessions will provide information to the public, discuss relevant issues, identify how each of the local communities wish to be involved and determine possible suggestions for Council during consideration of the documents.
How can you make a submission?
Council is receiving submissions during all of August and September 2009. The submission period closes on 30 September 2009.
All submissions are to be in writing and addressed to;
The General Manager
PO Box 95
DUNGOG NSW 2420
Electronic submissions are to be sent to: shirecouncil@dungog.nsw.gov.au
How can you get the best out of your submission?
The best submissions are typically concise with clear links to the fundamental issues. Furthermore, by maintaining a positive focus i.e. detailing the aspects you may be in favour of, additional to aspects you don't support, promotes a balanced and well rounded submission.
How will your submission be assessed?
Council will firstly acknowledge all submission received. Council will then consider all submission with Council taking the issues into consideration prior to making any decision on the documents. A submissions report discussing all the raised issues will be provided to all submission makers.
Council looks forward to your constructive comments. If a high degree of community ownership can be affixed to the document, Council and the public can present a united approach to land use planning in the LGA.
Draft Land Use Strategy
Draft Dungog Local Government Area Situation Analysis
